The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business (The Grammenos Library)

Costas Th. Grammenos, CBE, BA (Athens), MSc (Bangor), DSc (City), FCIB, Hon FIMarEST, FRSA is Professor of Shipping, Trade and Finance; Pro Vice-Chancellor of City University London and Deputy Dean of its Cass Business School, where he founded the Centre for Shipping, Trade and Finance in 1983 (renamed The Costas Grammenos International Centre for Shipping, Trade and Finance in April 2007).

This book is the founding title in the Grammenos Library. The diversity of the subjects covered is unique and the results of research developed over many years are not only comprehensive, but also have important implications on real life issues in maritime business. The new edition covers a vast number of topics, including: • Shipping Economics and Maritime Nexus • International Seaborne Trade • Economics of Shipping Market and Shipping Cycles • Economics of Shipping Sectors • Issues in Liner Shipping • Economics of Maritime Safety and Seafaring Labour Market • National and International Shipping Policies • Aspects of Shipping Management and Operations• Shipping Investment and Finance • Port Economics and Management • Aspects of International Logistics